Dean Harris, Rockwood correspondent, to retire after 39 years
Richard Harris known as the Dean of Correspondents for the Acton Free Press will leave Rockwood at month end to move to the Reene area. Born April 24 1879 he joined O.A.C. and studied at Guelph before farming. he served as a teamster and later delivered news by bicycle and bus. He has been the village’s steadfast volunteer, church caretaker and amateur photographer, with a lifelong habit of punctuality and reading.
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Rockwood
Richard Harris
Leek
Reene
Agenarian
Shane On Valley Road
O.A.C
Pickering College
Ister
Guelph Oac
Brantford -Lor
O.ac
River Road
Harris
Acton Free Press
H. ‘P. Moore
Acton
Free Press
Hydro commissioners weigh squirt boom for aerial work
Hydro commissioners reviewed a squirt boom demo and debated mounting it on a Fargo truck at about $12 000 while also considering aerial ladders and buckets. They pushed further study as low voltage issues caused equipment concerns at local plants and elevators.
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Hydro
Gord McCutcheon
Les Duby
Financial Picture Good Chairman Forecasts Surplus
Finance Chairman Bert Wood told Acton council that, after the auditor's figures through October 11, the year should end with a surplus of 262.27 dollars, excluding 3600 for bridge work delayed by engineering. He noted water department deficits may be trimmed to 8,000 to 10,000, and discussed rate changes to cover debentures for the new reservoir.
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Bert Wood
Dedication Sunday At Three Churches
Dedication events at St. Albans United and the United Church focus on the Partnership in the Gospel program. Leaders report strong turnout and ongoing training sessions as members commit time and effort, with visits to homes to invite participation and support.
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St. Alban
Wis
D. H. West
The
United Church
Davight Engel
Trip to Sunny Nassau Prize in LGA Draw
A local store offers a trip to Nassau as a prize for customers who spend at least ten dollars. Each entry requires answering a simple question and is open to walk in customers only. Winners must accept the prize or forfeit and will enjoy various Nassau activities during a week long vacation next April.
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Sunny Nassau
LGA
Ledger
SEGA
Nassau
Dave Manes
Hythe
Pahanias
Tagua Nassau
Wall Bo
Esate
Testoo Enyos
Improsvers
Nominations Tonight At Robert Little School Auditorium
Ratepayers are urged to attend the nominating night at the Robert Little school auditorium to name candidates for mayor reeve deputy reeve six councillors three school board trustees and two hydro electric commissioners. Nominations will be received from 7 38 to 8 period held and in the event an election is held from 10 pm until 7 38 am.
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Robert Little School
Hydro Electric
Pilgrim Virgin Statue Visits St. Joseph's Parish Acton
The Pilgrim Virgin Statue visited St. Joseph's Acton Monday and Tuesday with a motor cavalcade from Rockwood to the church arriving 7 30 p m escorted by the Acton Provincial Police. Children carried the crown and rosary during processions. The visit included a service at Holy Cross Georgetown the Marian Hour of Prayer and a sermon by Rev Patrick Moore SPM.
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St Joseph's Parish
Patrick Moore Sfm
Rev
V. J. Morgan
Beck
Danny McGilloway
Pauline Wesowicz
Father Moore
Wigrimage
St. Joseph's Parish
Acton
Rockwood
St. Joseph’s Church
Enaiser
Louis Wasowicz
Desmond O'Rourke
David Gordon
Hartley Coles
Pauline Wasowicz
Father Morgan
Visitationa
Fathne
St. Joseph's
Moore
Fathnn
Portugal
Mother of Jesus
Miss Mulholland
Heffernan
Our Lady of Fathna
Georgetown
Acton Provinc Jal
Silvercreek
Holy Cross Parish
Frio Marzo
Leo Synnott
Frank Marlot
Jobo Weldon
Pauline
Danny
Patrick Moore
SPM
Hanian
Porttapal
Fatima
Fire Destroys 100-Year-Old House After Renovations
A 100-year-old home owned by Harold Savage in Moffat was gutted by a Friday afternoon fire of unknown origin. Firefighters battled the blaze for five hours, preserving only the stone front wall. Renovations worth about 320000 had just been completed, and the interior and contents were destroyed. Nearby residents aided efforts as carpentry and plumbing were damaged, with the family relocating from Montreal seven years prior.
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Harold Rage
Moffat
Acton
Savage
Baer
Sas
Savagy
Ping
Guelph O
Susan
Business
Guelph
Alun
Puna
Seni
Jamaica
Montreal
Afr
Oakville
Mick Holmes
Boas
Mr. Savage
Pheetre Lange
Taschen
Herold Savage
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Beatty
Rte
Clearway Construction
Toronto
Main Street
Reeve Hinton
Mo Grom
Xroum
Denny
Wald Poale al Johnson
Trwin
E. Johnston
Darby
Pvesesiog Nat
J. Gow
Town of
Ontaro Highway Transport Boamd
Department of Health
Cobble Hill Rd
Im. Denny
C. F. Leatherland
M.P.P. George Kerr
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